Dr Jebens grew up in the Oswego area and graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She has been at the Sugar Grove Animal Hospital since 1995.

Dr Jebens and her husband Paul have three children; twin boys Josh and Zach and a daughter, Ally. A bunch of pets add to their family; 3 dogs, Moose, Lizzy and Chance, 4 cats, Janie,
Skittles, Candy Corn and Noodles and a whole school of fish.